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EFFICIENCY

Center Stack Information Displays

The center stack touch screen displays Power Flow, Charging and Energy Information.

  Press the 

Leaf button on the  center 

stack and then touch the desired tab at 

the top of the screen to display the 

desired information.

Power Flow

The Power Flow screens show the power 

flow between the propulsion battery, elec

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tric drive unit and engine. Each component 

is highlighted when it is active.

Charging

The Charging screens show the charge 

mode status. The vehicle has three 

 programmable charge modes:

•  Immediately upon plug-in

•  Delayed based on departure time

•  Delayed based on electric rates and 

departure time

Charge Complete times are estimates and 

most accurate at moderate temperatures.  

The charging level can be programmed 

using the Change Charge Level screen 

button (see Charging on page 13).

Energy Information

The Energy Info screens show the energy 

use (Electric Mode and Extended-Range 

Mode) since the last time the vehicle was 

fully recharged, energy efficiency over 

the last drive cycle, and efficiency tips to 

improve energy use.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Power Flow screen

Charging screen

Energy Info screens

Leaf Button

Summary of Contents for 2013 VOLT

Page 1: ... a quick introduction to the Volt review this guide It provides the basic information needed to charge it start it and hit the road Complete details can be found in your Owner Manual If you have any questions or would like more information about your Volt contact a Volt Customer Advisor at 1 877 4 VOLT INFO 1 877 486 5846 www chevrolet com volt ...

Page 2: ...er Airbag Readiness High Beam Headlamps Engine Oil Pressure 12V Charging System Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Security Service Electric Parking Brake PARK Electric Parking Brake Set Cruise Control Door Hood or Hatch Open Low Fuel Antilock Brake System Lights On Reminder Instrument Cluster Driver Information Center Windshield Wipers Lever Power Mirror Con...

Page 3: ...See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Climate Control Screen Climate Fan Controls Leaf Drive Mode Power Infotainment System Passenger s Heated Seat Charging Status Indicator Driver s Heated Seat Hazard Warning Flashers Electric Parking Brake Light Sensor Power Door Lock Unlock Disc Eject Low Tire Pressure StabiliTrak Traction Control Traction Control Off StabiliTrak Off Check Engine RE...

Page 4: ...river s door or all doors Press and hold to open all windows from outside the vehicle Lock Press to lock all doors Charge Port Door Press to open the charge port door Remote Start Press the Lock button and then press and hold the button to start the vehicle and condition the passenger cabin temp erature from outside The heating or air conditioning system and rear window defogger if needed will tur...

Page 5: ...ON the instrument cluster will display an active battery or fuel gauge The engine will start only if needed Stopping the Vehicle OFF Shift to Park and then press the POWER button A power OFF audio cue will sound Propulsion battery charge is low Propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold Cold ambient temperatures depending on engine assisted heating options see Vehicle Personalization on page 11...

Page 6: ...peed will vary depending on driving conditions to optimize efficiency The engine will not fully charge the propulsion battery The vehicle must be plugged in to recharge Total Vehicle Range The Total Range indicator displays the total distance that can be driven based on the combined electric and extended range before recharging or refueling the vehicle The displayed electric and fuel ranges are pr...

Page 7: ...auge Not available in Mountain or Hold drive modes Driver Information Center Use the Driver Information Center controls on the left side of the instrument panel to change the instrument cluster display and access the menus CONFIG Press to select the Simple or Enhanced instrument cluster display configuration SELECT Turn the knob to scroll through the menus Press it to select a highlighted item BAC...

Page 8: ...splayed in the foreground when the vehicle is operating in Extended Range Mode The propulsion battery gauge is grayed out Enhanced Configuration shown Extended Range Mode Display To view a tutorial about the unique features of the instrument cluster with the vehicle in Park turn the Select knob until Tutorial Mode is high lighted Press the knob to select it See Instruments and Controls in your Own...

Page 9: ...red may reduce efficiency Mountain Use when planning to drive in mountain ous terrain long grades of 5 or higher reserves battery power to maintain higher speeds on steep grades Hold Use when wanting to preserve electric range for later use Range extending operation will engage Climate Settings Optimal efficiency is achieved with the heat air conditioning and fan turned off If using the climate mo...

Page 10: ... vehicle has three programmable charge modes Immediately upon plug in Delayed based on departure time Delayed based on electric rates and departure time Charge Complete times are estimates and most accurate at moderate temperatures The charging level can be programmed using the Change Charge Level screen button see Charging on page 13 Energy Information The Energy Info screens show the energy use ...

Page 11: ...and Bluetooth phone functions and available navigation Connect an auxiliary device to the input jack or USB port located in the center console To pair a Bluetooth phone select Phone Settings Bluetooth Add New Phone Follow the pairing instructions See Bluetooth Phone Devices in your Infotainment Manual Vehicle Personalization Some features can be customized to your preference Press the CONFIG butto...

Page 12: ... who may not hear your vehicle approaching when driving at low speeds such as in a parking lot not available in Park Press the button on the end of the turn signal lever A soft note alert will sound Press the button again for additional activations See Lighting in your Owner Manual Climate System FuelING 1 Press the Fuel door release button located on the driver s door for one second The Wait to R...

Page 13: ...l a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity or if the electri cal circuit or socket capacity is not known Note The Charge Level selection returns to the reduced level each time the vehicle is driven 4 Plug the charge cord into the vehicle s charge port located just in front of the driver s door 5 The charging indicator on top of the instru ment panel will illuminate green a...

Page 14: ...Charging Time Using a 120 volt standard outlet will take approximately 10 hours to charge your Volt at the 12 amp setting or 16 hours at the 8 amp default setting Using a 240 volt charging station will take approximately 4 hours Charge times will vary with outside temperature Charging Mode Press the Leaf button and then touch the Charging tab on the center stack touch screen or press the Charge po...

Page 15: ...ar com for more information To download and begin using OnStar RemoteLink Create an OnStar username and password at MyVolt com see page 16 Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app from your iPhone or Android device s app store Launch the app and log in with your OnStar username and password created at MyVolt com Request a registration code from your mobile device automatically prompted on first l...

Page 16: ...emand genuine GM Parts ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1 800 CHEV USA TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 1 800 243 8872 As the owner of a new Chevrolet you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program which provides roadside service for 5 years 100 000 miles at no expense to you This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open ...

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